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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-5101 Plaintiff : IN THP COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA' DEBRA RITIER, vs. : No. (;) r... fJl1JJ Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., : ACTION IN DIVORCE Defendant NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. Where the gro\Uld for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO, OR TELEPHONE, THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford St. Carlisle, Pa. 17013 (717) 249-3166 " DEBRA RIITER, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. : No. 6 (.. !5' 101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RIITER, JR., Defendant : ACTION IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE 1. Plaintiff is Debra Ritter, a competent adult individual, who has resided at II Emerald Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, since 1990. 2. Defendant is Raymond B. Ritter, Jr., a competent adult individual, who has resided at 11 Emerald Circle.,'Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, since 1990. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for at least 6 months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on January 2, 1982 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. . S. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. 7. Phlintiff and Defendant have two children together; however, both children are adult individuals. 8. Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America. 9. Neither Plaintiff or Defendant are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of any of its allies. . 10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are: That the marriage is irretrievably broken. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce. I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 'UL~ ~- Debra Ritter, Plaintiff Respectfully submitted, Date: ~ ~b 16iP 0iYY\G- J Adams, Esquire .D No. 79465 South Pitt Street artisle, Pa. 17013 (717) 245-8508 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF (') ...., = ~ c = ~ :;';""" """ -0 t~,r .,.. ':I!..,., '.:!JCi c:: ~ ~ ;2:1 G) rnF r w -om ~ (F~ " ,e,? -<~ /.: ~::(,: ~,~~(--> 'l-> ~f~~; TO. '-T, -0 ;",'--\"1 ...... I::' :x .,)-0 z: rTl "'" \.>' ... c: 0 "" ~ ~ ~ - <0 .." U'I '" ~ C) :..c I::> '<}. -..) DEBRA RITTER, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA vs. .: No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., : ACTION IN DIVORCE Defendant ACCEPTANCE of SERVICE PURSUANT TO PA.R.c'P 4 02~l AND PA.R.C.P. 1920.4 . I, Raymond B. Ritter, Jr., Defendant, hereby accepted service of the Notice to Defend and Compl~t in Divorce on the dat:e listed below. I hereby waive @IlY and all defects in service of the aforementioned Complaint or any amendments hereto. Date: 7~/~(, ( . o c ~ ~]fr L_" C/,: r'- ~, " ....- :?L~-, "1"ooc ":z; =< r-.:> = t;;> "'" ~ -V I C,-, -0 :.t: U1 ..,.. ~ -4 ::I:-n rt1--:. -Of;, -f,y ~~.C~: ~~i 25 .',~- rn o 2 .D -< Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEBRA RITTER, vs. No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., Defendant ACTION IN DIVORCE MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this 27th day of October, 2006, by and between, DEBRA RITTER, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "WIFE", and RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on January 2, 1982, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and; WHEREAS, there were two children born of this marriage, and both children are now over the age of eighteen (18); WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes, and difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties desire to settle their respective financial property rights and obligations as between each other, including the settling of all matters between them relating to ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present, and future support, alimony, and/or maintenance of Husband or Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; NOW THEREFORE, Husband and Wife, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and each intending to be legally bound, Husband and Wife hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each party warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of income, assets, and their valuation prior to the execution of this Agreement as well as any other fact relating in any way to the subject matter of this agreement. These disclosures are part of the consideration made by each party for entering into this agreement. Each party agrees that he or she shall not, at any future time, raise as a defense, or otherwise, the lack of such disclosure in any legal proceedings involving this agreement, with the exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld. In the event that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such a fraudulently undisclosed asset, that party shall have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of such asset. The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs, or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of such asset. 2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The Husband is PRO SE and has not retained an attorney. The Wife has employed and had the benefit or counsel of Jane Adams, Esquire, as her attorney. Each party has carefully and completely read this agreement and has been advised and is completely aware not only of its contents but of its legal effect. Husband and Wife acknowledge that this agreement is not a result of collusion, improper or illegal agreements. Husband has been advised of his right to counsel, voluntarily elected to forego representation, and understands that Jane Adams, Esquire is only representing Wife. 3. SEPARATION. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from each other. Neither party shall harass, annoy, injure, threaten, or interfere with the other party in any manner whatsoever. Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as he or she may deem advisable. Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment, or disposition of any property now owned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired by the other. 4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE. The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife has filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, claiming that the marriage is irretrievably broken under the no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Husband hereby expresses his agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and expresses his intent to execute any and all affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request Court Ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. The provisions of this Agreement relating to equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Should a decree, judgment, or order of separation or divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order, or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend, or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall remarry. It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment, or decree. This incorporation shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties. . . 5. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. All provisions of this agreement shall be effectuated by the parties within thirty (30) days of the execution date of this agreement unless otherwise specified within this agreement. 6. MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. Other than as provided in this agreement, each party may dispose his or her property in any way and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to take against the will ofthe other, and right to act as administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims. 7. WARRANTY OF DEBTS AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS. Each party warrants that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other or which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable, and except only for the rights arising out of this agreement, neither party will hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other party or the estate of the other party, will be liable. Each party agrees to indemnify or hold harmless from the other and against all future obligations of every kind incurred by them, including those for necessities. 8. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS. (a) Wife agrees that the following debts are her own personal responsibility and therefore agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations. (b) Husband agrees that the following debts are his own personal responsibility and therefore agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations. 9. EQUITABLE DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in the Divorce Code at 23 Pa.C.S.A. s3501 et. seq. The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all the marital rights of the parties. As such, the parties acknowledge that Husband or Wife's obligation to make the payments defined in this agreement shall not be subject to termination, discharge, or discontinuance in bankruptcy or for any other reason or by any Court or tribunal. Should Husband or Wife pursue and action in bankruptcy and be successful in extinguishing his obligation to pay any debts for which he has assumed sole obligation as set forth herein, he or she shall immediately be obligated to pay alimony to the other party in an amount equal to the monthly obligation on such debts that he or she otherwise had assumed and for which he had taken sole obligation and responsibility, plus an additional fifteen percent (15%) in consideration of the tax consequences associated with receipt of alimony. At the time ofthe implementation of this alimony award, which may be made through the appropriate Domestic Relations of support office with the Court of Common Pleas of appropriate jurisdiction as Husband or Wife may select, such party shall then be responsible for any such debts extinguished through the other party's bankruptcy as described herein. 10. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY. Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided all their tangible personal property. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement, Wife agrees that all of the property of Husband or in his possession shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the property of Wife or in her possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce, and forever abandon whatever claim, if any, he or she may have with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate property of the other. 11. MOTOR VEHICLES. With respect to the motor vehicles, owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as follows: (a) The 7Dj~f,,- (~M4n:J of Wife. shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property (b) The ChUj Ezv..ino/.. of Husband. shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for effecting transfer as herein provided, within thirty days of the execution date of this Agreement, and said executed titles shall be delivered to the proper parties on the distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely responsible for the amounts presently due and owing against his or her respective automobiles. 12. MARITAL HOME. HUSBAND and WIFE hold title as Tenants by the Entireties to the premises identified as 11 Emerald Circle, Carlisle, Pa. 17013. The parties agree as follows with respect to the marital;esidence: ;+;;+; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY Debra Ritter, Plaintiff PENNA. STATE OF No. 2006 - 5101 Civil Term No. VERSUS Raymond B. Ritter, Jr., Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW,--DcC. Z,t-; Debra Ritter , 2ecb, IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED THAT , PLAINTIFF, Raymond B. Ritter, Jr. AND , DEFE:NDANT, ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; None; the marriage settlement agreement which was executed November 10, 2006, and filed November 14, 2006, shall be incorporated and not merged into this Decree. ~;+;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~;+;~;+;;+;~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~+~~~~ #1':7 '7 (rfl>l~# ;r?'J:'2;L jl/'l (/?I1?1'{) r {2' ~ '?~7 1"9 [? 'e / . / (a) Within thirty (30) days of this agreement, if the parties have not already done so, the parties will list the marital home for sale with a Real Estate Agent of their choice. Upon sale of the marital home, the parties shall each receive a separate check for 50% of the net proceeds of the home. The parties shall equally share the responsibility for all costs, fees, and any other expenses associated with selling and maintaining the marital home up until the final settlement date. (b) The parties will also equally share any tax benefits or burdens associated with the sale of the marital home. 13. MUTUAL WAIVER OF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. Other than as provided in this agreement, the parties agree to waive any and all rights they have in and to each other's employment benefits, including but not limited to both parties pensions and retirement plans and Incentive Savings Plans. The parties agree never to assume any claim to such benefits of the other at any time in the future. The parties agree that Wife shall receive the sum of $65,000.00 to be transferred from Husband's Thrift Savings Plan into a separate account for her benefit alone. 14. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE and LEGAL FEES. Other than as provided in this agreement, each party hereby waives any right to spousal support, alimony, or alimony pendente lite, and each party agrees to be responsible for his or her own legal fees and expenses. The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement, they have respectively secured and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide for themselves sufficient financial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life to which they are accustomed. Wife and Husband do hereby waive, release, and give up any rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony, support, or maintenance. 15. INCOME TAX RETURNS. The parties have previously filed joint State and Federal Tax returns. Both parties agree that in the even any deficiency in Federal or State income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty, and expense incurred in connection therwith. Such tax, interest, penalty, or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual whose is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns. 16. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. 17. MUTUAL COOPERA TI ON. Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. 18. APPLICABLE LAW. The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. 19. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements or negotiations between them. There are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein. 20. OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement. 21. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any default or breach of any provision hereof by construed as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, not shall it be construed as a waiver or strict performance of any other obligations herein. 22. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause, or provisions shall be stricken from this Agreement; and in all other respects, this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under anyone or more ofthe paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties. 23. BREACH. If either party breaches any provisions of this agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract should be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this agreement. 24. INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Each party to this agreement acknowledges that he or she is fully informed as to the facts relating to the subject matter of this agreement, is entering into this agreement voluntarily, free from fraud, undue influence, coercion or duress of any kind, has given careful thought to the making of this agreement, has carefully read each provision of this agreement, and fully and completely understands each provision of this agreement. , ' IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written: WITNESS: ate: 10/ 7,. 7 /6(, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) ):ss COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) On this, the 17 ~ay of 0010 W , 2006, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR. known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. ., . y commISSIOn expIres: SEAL COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Notarial Seal ~ane Adams, Notary Public Carlisle ~o.ro, Cumberland County My CommIssIon Expires Sept. 6, 2088 ~~aJ~ ness Date: 10/1,7/6 L '14 fd-c DEBRA RITTER r-.:l 0 25 -n d"' <;2, \. .! -.\ f'-) -.1 -v -...."'" -- (.,.) f,..) (,;.) DEBRA RITTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff vs. No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., Defendant ACTION IN DIVORCE AMENDED MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this loth day of 1rJ~ b-t../ , 2006, by and between, DEBRA RITTER, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "WIFE", and RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on January 2, 1982, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and; WHEREAS, there were two children born of this marriage, and both children are now over the age of eighteen (18); WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes, and difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties desire to settle their respective financial property rights and obligations as between each other, including the settling of all matters between them relating to ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present, and future support, alimony, and/or maintenance of Husband or Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; NOW THEREFORE, Husband and Wife, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and each intending to be legally bound, Husband and Wife hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each party warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of income, assets, and their valuation prior to the execution of this Agreement as well as any other fact relating in any way to the subject matter of this agreement. These disclosures are part of the consideration made by each party for entering into this agreement. Each party agrees that he or she shall not, at any future time, raise as a defense, or otherwise, the lack of such disclosure in any legal proceedings involving this agreement, with the exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld. In the event that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such a fraudulently undisclosed asset, that party shall have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of such asset. The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs, or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of such asset. 2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The Husband is PRO SE and has not retained an attorney. The Wife has employed and had the benefit or counsel of Jane Adams, Esquire, as her attorney. Each party has carefully and completely read this agreement and has been advised and is completely aware not only of its contents but of its legal effect. Husband and Wife acknowledge that this agreement is not a result of collusion, improper or illegal agreements. Husband has been advised of his right to counsel, voluntarily elected to forego representation, and understands that Jane Adams, Esquire is only representing Wife. 3. SEPARATION. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from each other. Neither party shall harass, annoy, injure, threaten, or interfere with the other party in any manner whatsoever. Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as he or she may deem advisable. Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment, or disposition of any property now owned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired by the other. 4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE. The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife has filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, claiming that the marriage is irretrievably broken under the no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Husband hereby expresses his agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and expresses his intent to execute any and all affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request Court Ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. The provisions of this Agreement relating to equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Should a decree, judgment, or order of separation or divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order, or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend, or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall remarry. It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment, or decree. This incorporation shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties. 5. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. All provisions of this agreement shall be effectuated by the parties within thirty (30) days ofthe execution date of this agreement unless otherwise specified within this agreement. 6. MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. Other than as provided in this agreement, each party may dispose his or her property in any way and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims. 7. WARRANTY OF DEBTS AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS. Each party warrants that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other or which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable, and except only for the rights arising out of this agreement, neither party will hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other party or the estate of the other party, will be liable. Each party agrees to indemnify or hold harmless from the other and against all future obligations of every kind incurred by them, including those for necessities. 8. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS. (a) Wife agrees that the following debts are her own personal responsibility and therefore agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations. (b) Husband agrees that the following debt's are his own personal responsibility and therefore agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations. 9. EQUITABLE DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in the Divorce Code at 23 Pa.C.S.A. s3501 et. seq. The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all the marital rights of the parties. As such, the parties acknowledge that Husband or Wife's obligation to make the payments defined in this agreement shall not be subject to termination, discharge, or discontinuance in bankruptcy or for any other reason or by any Court or tribunal. Should Husband or Wife pursue and action in bankruptcy and be successful in extinguishing his obligation to pay any debts for which he has assumed sole obligation as set forth herein, he or she shall immediately be obligated to pay alimony to the other party in an amount equal to the monthly obligation on such debts that he or she otherwise had assumed and for which he had taken sole obligation and responsibility, plus an additional fifteen percent (15%) in consideration of the tax consequences associated with receipt of alimony. At the time of the implementation of this alimony award, which may be made through the appropriate Domestic Relations of support office with the Court of Common Pleas of appropriate jurisdiction as Husband or Wife may select, such party shall then be responsible for any such debts extinguished through the other party's bankruptcy as described herein. 10. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY. Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided all their tangible personal property, Except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement, Wife agrees that all of the property of Husband or in his possession shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the property of Wife or in her possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce, and forever abandon whatever claim, if any, he or she may have with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate property of the other. 11. MOTOR VEHICLES. With respect to the motor vehicles, owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as follows: (a) The Toyota Camry shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Wife. (b) The Chevy Equinox shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Husband. The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for effecting transfer as herein provided, within thirty days of the execution date of this Agreement, and said executed titles shall be delivered to the proper parties on the distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely responsible for the amounts presently due and owing against his or her respective automobiles. 12. MARITAL HOME. HUSBAND and WIFE hold title as Tenants by the Entireties to the premises identified as 11 Emerald Circle, Carlisle, Pa. 17013. The parties agree as follows with respect to the marital residence: (a) Within sixty (60) days ofthis agreement, Husband shall refinance the loan obligation on the marital home. This division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. Upon refinancing, Husband shall pay Wife the amount of $115,000.00 in exchange for waiving her interest in the the marital home. Wife shall also execute and deliver a Deed to Husband relinquishing all right, title and interest in the home. Husband shall be responsible for paying all costs associated with the refinancing of the home and the recording and preparation of the Deed. (b) As of the ~ate of refinancing or the date that Wife ceases to reside in the marital home, whichever comes first, and without regard to when bills for such items are incurred, received or due, HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for all past, present, and future costs or liabilities associated with or attributable to maintaining the marital residence (except as provided herein), including but not limited to, all real estate taxes, water and sewer rents, gas, electric, and telephone service, homeowner's insurance, and gardening expenses and repairs, and HUSBAND shall keep WIFE and his successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators indemnified and held harmless from any liability, cost or expense, including attorney's fees, which are incurred in connection with such maintenance, costs, and expense. 13. MUTUAL WAIVER OF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. Other than as provided in this agreement, the parties agree to waive any and all rights they have in and to each other's employment benefits, including but not limited to both parties pensions and retirement plans and Incentive Savings Plans. The parties agree never to assume any claim to such benefits of the other at any time in the future. The parties agree that Wife shall receive the sum of $65,000.00 to be transferred from Husband's Thrift Savings Plan into a separate account for her benefit alone. 14. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE and LEGAL FEES. Other than as provided in this agreement, each party hereby waives any right to spousal support, alimony, or alimony pendente lite, and each party agrees to be responsible for his or her own legal fees and expenses. The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement, they have respectively secured and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide for themselves sufficient financial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life to which they are accustomed. Wife and Husband do hereby waive, release, and give up any rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony, support, or maintenance. 15. INCOME TAX RETURNS. The parties have previously filed joint State and Federal Tax returns. Both parties agree that in the even any deficiency in Federal or State income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty, and expense incurred in connection therwith. Such tax, interest, penalty, or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual whose is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns. 16. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. 17. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. 18. APPLICABLE LAW. The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. 19. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements or negotiations between them. There are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein. 20. OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement. 21. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any default or breach of any provision hereof by construed as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, not shall it be construed as a waiver or strict performance of any other obligations herein. 22. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause, or provisions shall be stricken from this Agreement; and in all other respects, this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operation. Likewise, the ~ " , failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under anyone or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties. 23. BREACH. If either party breaches any provisions of this agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract should be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this agreement. 24. INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Each party to this agreement acknowledges that he or she is fully informed as to the facts relating to the subject matter of this agreement, is entering into this agreement voluntarily, free from fraud, undue influence, coercion or duress of any kind, has given careful thought to the making of this agreement, has carefully read each provision of this agreement, and fully and completely understands each provision of this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written: WITNESS: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) ):ss COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) On this, the day of ,2006, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR. known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires: SEAL ~ ?1LR4h DEBRA RITTER " " f>IM" COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) ):ss COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) On this, the day of ,2006, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared DEBRA RITTER known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires: SEAL () (i:~. r:> C' '-':.'? c.r -? <~:~ - ~ ~ ..-\ -r.-r'\ fDf; -~:~ \.-~.. ~\ w.''1.\._ -c:f -11',' --";" \._/ r~-) ..~ ~ <". ''''\ ~- (,~?.. "c-,) :~,j\(\1 ',FJ ~ r'" .' o CO Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEBRA RITTER, vs. No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR, Defendant ACTION IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 31, 2006. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service ofthe Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: I ~ - , ~. lc, /Jc!~ f!dt~, Debra Ritter, Plaintiff WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER &330l(c) AND &330l(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE I. I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements :0 a,re :de S:b~ ~ ilie p~alties of 18 Pa.C.S i4~ rela;i ~om ~#~ auilioriti~ (]") &> Debra Ritter, Plaintiff =< ~ = = c'"'"\ ~ =?_, l1fb! '1:1 OJ .~n~_, C::),-L, -'1;:;;'-:::: .;~f~ ':'1 }> 'J~ =-< o f'l"; C'"") OJ .):::;. --.;:,... o Ui CO Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEBRA RITTER, vs. No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., Defendant ACTION IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT I. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 31,2006. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date ofthe filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: /:7 f)tfC/ ~ WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER ~3301(c) AND &3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE I. I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to sworn falsification to authorities. ~ Date: /'3> f)~G 2-000 (") c s: tll r-....) = = .;;n o rl n o " ........ ::I:-r, nl-~; .1:: hi :uO '.:) ,..L '-^1"~\ ~_.,,.. j co CI .. 0,":-;:4_;\ .\~~-~~'~: ~:) ~ t1 ,-I )> :n -< 01 CO DEBRA RITTER, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. : No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., Defendant : ACTION IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please transmit the record, together with the following information to the Court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: Personally accepted by Defendant, Acceptance of Service signed September I, 2006, and filed September 6, 2006. 3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff: December 13,2006 By Defendant: December 13, 2006 4, Related claims pending: None. 5. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: December 18, 2006 Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: December 18, 2006 Date: la/al/6 (p Respectfully Submitted: e Adams, Esquire .D. No. 79465 64 S. Pitt Street Carlisle, Pa. 17013 (717) 245-8508 Attorney for Plaintiff o c ;:g f~ ~~ ',j. f:~ f;,~~: ~;; ~.-:'i ~-, a r\,) f'-..J = co;, Q"\ o Pl n r-v o -" :c... ;;;?t - Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEBRA RITTER, VS, No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RAYMOND B. RITTER, JR., Defendant ACTION IN DIVORCE JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS ORDER 1. Plaintiff is Debra Ritter, whose address is 125 Central Way, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 17257. Her social security no. is: 457-98-8324. Her counsel of record is Jane Adams, Esquire. 2. Defendant is Raymond B. Ritter, Jr., whose address is 11 Emerald Circle, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013. His social security no. is: 203-52-8244. He is not represented by counsel. 3. The parties were Husband and Wife and an action in Divorce was filed under the above-captioned number on August 31, 2006. 4. The Decree in Divorce was entered on December 27,2006. 5. Husband has a Thrift Savings Plan which had a balance of $163,897.62 as of June 30,2006. 6. Pursuant to the parties' marriage settlement agreement of November 10, 2006, the parties agreed that Wife is to be awarded $65,000.00 to be rolled over into a separate account for her benefit. 7. Wife's money cannot be transferred without a court Order. 8. The parties both request that an Order be entered to effectuate the transfer. WHEREFORE, the parties jointly request entry of the attached Order. WITNESSETH: ~,v f!rpty Adams, Esquire . Pitt St. lisle, Pa. 17013 (717) 245-8508 ATTORNEY FOR DEBRA RITTER Debra Ritter, Plaintiff Date: (./ '7 7 Witness Date: ,. 2. '.2 .. 7 .' .. DEBRA RITTER, ~ JAN 25 2001 ~ v Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. : No. 06 - 5101 Civil Term RA YMOND B. RITTER, JR., Defendant : ACTION IN DIVORCE RETIREMENTS BENEFITS COURT ORDER AND NOW, this 2.' tl, Day of :r- '2 V'1 . , 2007, after reviewing the marriage settlement agreement between the parties and their Joint Motion, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows: 1. Plaintiff is Debra Ritter, whose address is 125 Central Way, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 17257. Her social security no. is: 457-98-8324. 2. Defendant is Raymond B. Ritter, Jr., whose address is 11 Emerald Circle, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013. His social security no. is: 203-52-8244. 3. Plaintiff, Debra Ritter, is hereby awarded the amount of $65,000.00 from the Thrift Savings Plan Account of Raymond B. Ritter, Jr. This amount shall be rolled over into an IRA at: Member's First Credit Union, IRA Account No. 43088. cc: ~ond B. Ritter, Jr., Defendant ~e Adams, Esquire, for Plaintiff ~ J. ~ ""I.. \-:::' UjC;;-~ ( )":,c: ~~;, 1 (",- ....., .,'- 'ujw- ;;J 1.:W U-~ '5 N _"1" ih ,c 0- U) N -".. ~~ --> ~ ~ l;J_:l '~) o